Pennbook

The Pennbook is a collection of policies that relate to student life at the University of Pennsylvania. These policies govern academic activities such as grading and exams, provide guidance on the use of campus resources, and explain expectations for membership in the university community.

The two most important policies in the Pennbook are the Code of Student Conduct and the Code of Academic Integrity. These two policies outline the general responsibilities of being a student at Penn. All students are expected to have read and understood both policies before coming to campus.

If you live on campus, consult the Residential Handbook for the policies, rules, and regulations that govern living in Penn’s residential community.

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Note on Former Policies:

Consensual Sexual Relations Between Faculty and Students—Effective on July 1, 2019, the University has a new policy, Consensual Romantic and Sexual Relations in Workplace and Educational Settings, which is part of its Sexual Misconduct Policy. The current Policy may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy—Effective on July 1, 2019, the Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy was incorporated into the Sexual Misconduct Policy. The University’s current Policy may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Student Disciplinary Procedures for Resolving Complaints of Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence and Stalking—Effective on July 1, 2019, the University’s Procedures for resolving complaints of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, relationship violence and stalking, were incorporated into the new Sexual Misconduct Policy. The current procedures and resources available to resolve complaints or concerns against another member of the University community may be found may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Conduct & Personal Responsibility

Consensual Sexual Relations Between Faculty and Students: Effective on July 1, 2019, the University has a new policy, Consensual Romantic and Sexual Relations in Workplace and Educational Settings, which is part of its Sexual Misconduct Policy. The current Policy may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy: Effective on July 1, 2019, the Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy was incorporated into the Sexual Misconduct Policy. The University’s current Policy may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Student Disciplinary Procedures for Resolving Complaints of Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence and Stalking: Effective on July 1, 2019, the University’s Procedures for resolving complaints of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, relationship violence and stalking, were incorporated into the new Sexual Misconduct Policy. The current procedures and resources available to resolve complaints or concerns against another member of the University community may be found may be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.